Mileva: We are one rock
2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31
The exhibition consists of a very strong visual narrative that will approach the character and work of Mileva Marić Einstein in a striking and different way. It is certainly not a classic documentary and historical presentation, but more of an art installation that leads visitors to the very centre of events within the new space designed for this occasion. The movement of the audience is conditioned by the displays, which communicate with them all the time and make the space magical. The author consciously cancels daylight and thereby establishes complete control, deliberately dividing the space in his composition into “light” and “dark”, two parts that form one whole and cannot exist independently. This art exhibition is also unique because it was created through the creative use of the most modern technologies, new media, 3D animations, digital sound, and holograms, as well as its fair share of the classical artistic language reflected in sculptures, graphic design, drawings and paintings.
Venue: City Museum of Novi Sad
The programme can be found on the organiser’s website: https://museumns.rs

“Spirit of the Place - The First Century of the District" Exhibition
2026-01-01 - 2026-12-31
The multimedia exhibition “Spirit of the Place – The First Century of the District” is a permanent display that dramatizes and thematizes the space of the District over time. Formerly an industrial complex and now the center of contemporary art, the District has undergone an extraordinary journey over the last hundred years, significantly shaping this space. This journey is both an inspiration and the core of the exhibition, which, through artistic and scenic means, using methods of scenic design, attempts to tell the lesser-known story to the audience. Divided into six stages, from the founding of the factory, through World War II and NATO bombing, to the European Capital of Culture, the exhibition, through organization and the construction of space, seeks to, at times quite literally, replicate the turbulence, progress, changes, tragic fates, chaos, hope, and cacophony of an era. Like a reflection in the mirror. Through six thematically, experientially, artistically, and content-wise treated, as well as physically separate rooms dedicated to specific periods, the audience will, through interaction with the rooms, to a greater or lesser extent, have the opportunity to learn something new, to be reminded of the old and forgotten, to directly participate, play and explore, with their senses and body. The specificity of the exhibition lies in the fact that, although it deals with specific time, place, and events, “Spirit of the Place” is not an archival exhibition of artifacts and facts but an exhibition of storytelling and creating new experiences. Its other specificity is the way it builds and questions the artistic work, the room-work. Each of its six rooms is conceived as an installation, and therefore each of them is built as such. Built in a parallel process where space, time, and the event taking place in space and time, as well as the text it relies on, are built simultaneously and are inseparable from each other.
The exhibition is open every day except Monday and Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Venue: Creative District
The programme can be found on the organiser’s website: https://visitdistrikt.rs

Vision and Heritage: Founders of the Gallery of Contemporary Novi Sad Artists
2026-01-30 - 2026-08-31
The “Vision and Heritage” exhibition is dedicated to the artists who, in 1963, established the foundations of the first collection within the City Museum of Novi Sad to study contemporary art through museological principles. The display highlights the historical significance of twenty-one creators whose works formed the Gallery’s initial collection, bestowing upon them the status of its founders. Through this showcase, the Museum pays tribute to a generation whose artistic and pedagogical contributions fundamentally shaped the cultural identity of Novi Sad during the second half of the 20th century.
Today, the Local Heritage Gallery (Zavičajna galerija) preserves more than 3,900 works by over 200 artists. This exhibition offers a unique insight into the origins of institutional collecting and the preservation of fine and applied arts. Visitors are invited to explore the works of prominent individuals whose influence extended far beyond local borders, garnering international acclaim and establishing Novi Sad as a significant artistic centre.
Venue: Collection of Foreign Art
Programme details: https://museumns.rs, www.facebook.com/museumns

Novi Sad Theatre Games
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-12
In the second week of May, Novi Sad plays host to the Novi Sad Theatre Games, an international festival of professional theatres for children and young people. This competitive festival was established during the year Novi Sad held the title of European Capital of Culture, marking the 90th anniversary of the Youth Theatre. It brings together theatre companies and artists from across the globe.
The festival’s aim is to promote theatre arts for children and youth, strengthen international cultural exchange, and encourage the development of contemporary theatrical expression. Throughout the festival, audiences have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of theatrical forms and watch the finest performances for children and young people from various countries.
An international expert jury presents awards for Best Overall Performance, as well as for Best Direction, Acting Excellence, and Masterful Animation. Additionally, three special awards are granted for various aspects of theatrical creation, such as music, stage movement, ensemble performance, text, set design, costume design, and puppet design.
Venue: Youth Theatre
The programme can be found on the organiser’s website:
www.festivalnpi.co.rs, www.pozoristemladih.co.rs
